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Biography

Primarily known for playing Joey Tribbiani, the dopey aspiring actor from the decade-long sitcom Friends and its spin-off, Joey, LeBlanc started out as a model. After appearing in a number of popular TV commercials, he transitioned to acting and starred in a succession of short -lived sitcoms before hitting it big on Friends in 1994. Some notable films in which he's acted include Ed (1996), Lost in Space (1998), Charlie's Angels (2000) and All the Queen's Men (2001). He's an accomplished carpenter and includes landscape photography among his many hobbies.

Fast Facts

Planned to become a carpenter by studying building construction technology at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston.

In 1984, at age 17, moved from Massachusetts to New York City to pursue acting and modeling.

Began career in commercials for Heinz Ketchup (which won an award at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival), Levi's Jeans and Doritos. (A LeBlanc commercial appears on a TV screen in the 1988 film Tequila Sunrise.)

Landed first regular role in the drama TV 101 (1988-89), which lasted 13 episodes.

Starred in 1991's short-lived Top of the Heap, a sitcom spin-off from Married...With Children.

Hobbies include car racing and parachute jumping.

Awards

2004, Emmy — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Nominee

2003, Emmy — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Nominee

2003, Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Nominee

2004, Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Nominee

2005, Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Nominee